Nortek

GoControl Z-Wave Plus Battery Powered Smart Thermostat

SKU: GC-TBZ48L

ZWave+

Quickstart

This is a HVAC-Thermostat for U.S. / Canada / Mexico. Please make sure the internal battery is fully charged. To add this device to your network execute the following action:
Inclusion is started by putting the controller into add node state and performing the General Programming Procedure. As part of the process, the thermostat sends a node information frame at normal power. Low power inclusion is not possible.General Programming Procedure (for controllers supporting the thermostat device class):1. Set your primary controller to Include, add or Install mode, to add the thermostat as a node on your network (see your controllers user manual for detailed instructions).2. Press any button to take thermostat out of sleep mode.3. Press and hold FAN button for 5 seconds. SETUP will be displayed in the status display line.4. Scroll to Z-Wave usingbuttons. Press SELECT.5. When prompted by your Z-Wave controller, Press the YES button in the Z-Wave Install screen.6. Press SELECT (mode button) to add thermostat to network.7. Display line should fl ash WAIT then SUCCESS if Z-Wave connection is made.8. If Z-Wave does not connect to controller, WAIT, then FAIL will flash in status display line.9. If thermostat fails to connect, repeat Steps three (3) thru (7) to re-try connecting.Your controller will indicate the thermostat was successfully added to its network (see your controllers user manual for details). Also, you can check if the thermostat was successfully added to the network by checking the ZHID (Home ID) and ZNID (Node ID) located in the Thermostat Info screen.For other specific tasks such as adding the thermostat to Scenes or Groups, or deleting the thermostat from an existing network, refer to the Z-Wave controller instructions.

Attention: This manual is automatically generated from Z-Wave Alliance Product data and may be incomplete. Please refer to the Manufacturers Manual for more information.


Important safety information

Please read this manual carefully. Failure to follow the recommendations in this manual may be dangerous or may violate the law. The manufacturer, importer, distributor and seller shall not be liable for any loss or damage resulting from failure to comply with the instructions in this manual or any other material. Use this equipment only for its intended purpose. Follow the disposal instructions. Do not dispose of electronic equipment or batteries in a fire or near open heat sources.

What is Z-Wave?

Z-Wave is the international wireless protocol for communication in the Smart Home. This device is suited for use in the region mentioned in the Quickstart section.

Z-Wave ensures a reliable communication by reconfirming every message (two-way communication) and every mains powered node can act as a repeater for other nodes (meshed network) in case the receiver is not in direct wireless range of the transmitter.

This device and every other certified Z-Wave device can be used together with any other certified Z-Wave device regardless of brand and origin as long as both are suited for the same frequency range.

If a device supports secure communication it will communicate with other devices secure as long as this device provides the same or a higher level of security. Otherwise it will automatically turn into a lower level of security to maintain backward compatibility.

For more information about Z-Wave technology, devices, white papers etc. please refer to www.z-wave.info.

Product Description

The GC-TBZ48 Z-Wave Plus Thermostat is a programmable, Z-Wave communicating thermostat. It can be powered using 24VAC, or using four (4) AA batteries. Using Z-Wave technology, end users have the ability to use most compatible Z-Wave hubs/controllers to operate and animate the thermostat, configure programming settings, as well as to display current conditions in the home or office.

Prepare for Installation / Reset

Please read the user manual before installing the product.

In order to include (add) a Z-Wave device to a network it must be in factory default state. Please make sure to reset the device into factory default. You can do this by performing an Exclusion operation as described below in the manual. Every Z-Wave controller is able to perform this operation however it is recommended to use the primary controller of the previous network to make sure the very device is excluded properly from this network.

Reset to factory default

This device also allows to be reset without any involvement of a Z-Wave controller. This procedure should only be used when the primary controller is inoperable.

Factory ResetWARNING: Please use this procedure only when the Z-Wave Primary Controller is missing or otherwise inoperable.To reset the TBZ48L's Z-Wave parameters to Factory Settings (both Z-Wave and HVAC settings):1. Remove power from the TBZ48L.2. Hold down the MODE and FAN buttons simultaneously while powering up.3. Release when RESET appears on the Status Line.4. Once the TBZ48 resets the Z-Wave and HVAC settings, a DONE confirmation message will appear on the screen before the thermostat self-reboots.

Inclusion/Exclusion

On factory default the device does not belong to any Z-Wave network. The device needs to be added to an existing wireless network to communicate with the devices of this network. This process is called Inclusion.

Devices can also be removed from a network. This process is called Exclusion. Both processes are initiated by the primary controller of the Z-Wave network. This controller is turned into exclusion respective inclusion mode. Inclusion and Exclusion is then performed doing a special manual action right on the device.

Inclusion

Inclusion is started by putting the controller into add node state and performing the General Programming Procedure. As part of the process, the thermostat sends a node information frame at normal power. Low power inclusion is not possible.General Programming Procedure (for controllers supporting the thermostat device class):1. Set your primary controller to Include, add or Install mode, to add the thermostat as a node on your network (see your controllers user manual for detailed instructions).2. Press any button to take thermostat out of sleep mode.3. Press and hold FAN button for 5 seconds. SETUP will be displayed in the status display line.4. Scroll to Z-Wave usingbuttons. Press SELECT.5. When prompted by your Z-Wave controller, Press the YES button in the Z-Wave Install screen.6. Press SELECT (mode button) to add thermostat to network.7. Display line should fl ash WAIT then SUCCESS if Z-Wave connection is made.8. If Z-Wave does not connect to controller, WAIT, then FAIL will flash in status display line.9. If thermostat fails to connect, repeat Steps three (3) thru (7) to re-try connecting.Your controller will indicate the thermostat was successfully added to its network (see your controllers user manual for details). Also, you can check if the thermostat was successfully added to the network by checking the ZHID (Home ID) and ZNID (Node ID) located in the Thermostat Info screen.For other specific tasks such as adding the thermostat to Scenes or Groups, or deleting the thermostat from an existing network, refer to the Z-Wave controller instructions.

Exclusion

Exclusion is started by putting the controller into remove node state and performing the General Programming Procedure. As part of the process, the thermostat sends a node information frame at normal power. Low power exclusion is not possible.

Quick trouble shooting

Here are a few hints for network installation if things dont work as expected.

  1. Make sure a device is in factory reset state before including. In doubt exclude before include.
  2. If inclusion still fails, check if both devices use the same frequency.
  3. Remove all dead devices from associations. Otherwise you will see severe delays.
  4. Never use sleeping battery devices without a central controller.
  5. Dont poll FLIRS devices.
  6. Make sure to have enough mains powered device to benefit from the meshing

Association - one device controls an other device

Z-Wave devices control other Z-Wave devices. The relationship between one device controlling another device is called association. In order to control a different device, the controlling device needs to maintain a list of devices that will receive controlling commands. These lists are called association groups and they are always related to certain events (e.g. button pressed, sensor triggers, ...). In case the event happens all devices stored in the respective association group will receive the same wireless command wireless command, typically a 'Basic Set' Command.

Association Groups:

Group Number Maximum Nodes Description
1 5 Z-Wave Plus LifelineGroup 1 Association is the default status report channel in Z-Wave+ lifeline requirements. Group 1 Alerts are to notify an associated device of a thermostat generated change. Thermostat generatedchanges are those changes that originate at or by the thermostat. The following Command Classes can be sent to the lifeline: BATTERY_REPORT DEVICE_RESET_LOCALLY_NOTIFICATION SENSOR_MULTILEVEL_REPORT THERMOSTAT_SETPOINT_REPORT THERMOSTAT_SETPOINT_MODE THERMOSTAT_FANMODE_REPORT THERMOSTAT_FANSTATE_REPORT THERMOSTAT_OPERATINGSTATE_REPORT THERMOSTAT_CONFIGURATION_REPORT
2 5 Group 2 Association Alerts will send a BASIC_SET 0xFF when a Cool Call starts and a BASIC_SET 0x00 when the Cool Call ends.
3 5 Group 3 Association Alerts will send a BASIC_SET 0xFF when a Heat Call starts and a BASIC_SET 0x00 when the Heat Call ends.

Configuration Parameters

Z-Wave products are supposed to work out of the box after inclusion, however certain configuration can adapt the function better to user needs or unlock further enhanced features.

IMPORTANT: Controllers may only allow configuring signed values. In order to set values in the range 128 ... 255 the value sent in the application shall be the desired value minus 256. For example: To set a parameter to 200 it may be needed to set a value of 200 minus 256 = minus 56. In case of a two byte value the same logic applies: Values greater than 32768 may needed to be given as negative values too.

Parameter 1: System Type

Sets the system type. Standard or Heat Pump
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 Standard
1 Heat Pump

Parameter 10: Setpoint H/C Delta

Sets the minimum separation between heating and cooling setpoints. NOTE: Attempts to lower cooling setpoint below the heating setpoint will PUSH the heating setpoint down to maintainthis separation. The same applies to setting the heating setpoint above the cooling setpoint, it will PUSH the cooling setpoint up to maintain the setpoint delta separation.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 3

Setting Description
3 - 15 Degrees

Parameter 11: H Delta Stage 1 ON

Sets the delta from setpoint that stage 1 heating starts
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 1

Setting Description
1 - 6 Degrees

Parameter 12: H Delta Stage 1 OFF

Sets the delta from setpoint that stage 1 heating stops.Stage 1 turns off at setpoint + Delta Stage 1.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 - 5 Degrees

Parameter 13: H Delta Stage 2 ON

Sets the delta from setpoint that stage 2 heating starts
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 2

Setting Description
2 - 7 Degrees

Parameter 14: H Delta Stage 2 OFF

Sets the delay from setpoint that stage 2 heating stops.Stage 2 turns off at setpoint + Delta Stage 2.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 - 6 Degrees

Parameter 15: H Delta Aux ON

Sets the delta from setpoint that stage 3 heating starts
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 3

Setting Description
3 - 8 Degrees

Parameter 16: H Delta Aux OFF

Sets the delta from setpoint that stage 3 heating stops.Stage 3 turns off at setpoint + Delta Stage 3
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 - 7 Degrees

Parameter 17: C Delta Stage 1 ON

Sets the delta from setpoint that stage 1 cooling starts.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 1

Setting Description
1 - 6 Degrees

Parameter 18: C Delta Stage 1 OFF

Sets the delta from setpoint that stage 1 cooling stops.Stage 1 turns off at setpoint - Delta Stage 1
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 - 5 Degrees

Parameter 186: 0xBA

Temperature Delta Autosend Threshold (how many degree change from last autosend). 1 to 5 degrees.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 2

Setting Description
1 - 5 Degrees

Parameter 187: 0xBB

Periodic Temperature Send Interval (min). 0=Disabled. 1-120 minutes.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
1 - 120 Minutes

Parameter 19: C Delta Stage 2 ON

Sets the delta from setpoint that stage 2 cooling starts.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 2

Setting Description
2 - 7 Degrees

Parameter 2: Fan Type

Sets the fan type. Electric (Fan w/Heat) or Gas (no Fan w/Heat)
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 Gas (no fan w/Heat
1 Electric (Fan w/Heat

Parameter 20: C Delta Stage 2 OFF

Sets the delta from setpoint that stage 2 cooling stops.Stage 2 turns off at setpoint - Delta Stage 2.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 - 6 Degrees

Parameter 21: Mechanical Status

Thermostat Mechanical status config parameters.MECH_H1 0x0001MECH_H2 0x0002MECH_H3 0x0004MECH_C1 0x0008MECH_C2 0x0010PHANTOM_F 0x0020MECH_F 0x0040MANUAL_F 0x0080reserved 0x0100
Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
1 MECH_H1
2 MECH_H2
4 MECH_H3
8 MECH_C1
16 MECH_C2
32 PHANTOM_F
64 MECH_F
128 MANUAL_F
256 reserved

Parameter 22: SCP Status

Thermostat State Config ParametersSTATE_HEAT 0x01STATE_COOL 0x02STATE_2ND 0x04STATE_3RD 0x08STATE_FAN 0x10STATE_LAST 0x20STATE_MOT 0x40STATE_MRT 0x80
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
1 STATE_HEAT
2 STATE_COOL
4 STATE_2ND
8 STATE_3RD
16 STATE_FAN
32 STATE_LAST
64 STATE_MOT
128 STATE_MRT

Parameter 23: Autosend Enable Bits

When set, the corresponding report is sent out unsolicited when a changed node is detected to the nodes in the association list.TEMPERATURE (CC_SENSOR_MULTILEVEL) 0x0001SETPOINT H (CC_THERMOSTAT_SETPOINT) 0x0002SETPOINT C (CC_THERMOSTAT_SETPOINT) 0x0004MODE (CC_THERMOSTAT_MODE) 0x0008FANMODE (CC_ THERMOSTAT_FAN_MODE) 0x0010FANSTATE (CC_THERMOSTAT_FAN_STATE) 0x0020OPERATING STATE (CC_THERMOSTAT_OPERATING STATE) 0x0040SCHEDENABLE (CC_CONFIGURATION #38) 0x0080SETBACK (CC_ CONFIGURATION #40) 0x0100RUNHOLD (CC_CONFIGURATION #39) 0x0200DISPLAYLOCK (CC_CONFIGURATION #24) 0x0400BATTERY 6 (CC_BATTERY) 0x2000MECH STATUS (CC_CONFIGURATION # 21) 0x4000SCP STATUS (CC_CONFIGURATION # 22) 0x8000
Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 8223

Setting Description
1 TEMPERATURE (CC_SENSOR_MULTILEVEL)
2 SETPOINT H (CC_THERMOSTAT_SETPOINT)
4 SETPOINT C (CC_THERMOSTAT_SETPOINT)
8 MODE (CC_THERMOSTAT_MODE)
16 FANMODE (CC_ THERMOSTAT_FAN_MODE)
32 FANSTATE (CC_THERMOSTAT_FAN_STATE)
64 OPERATING STATE (CC_THERMOSTAT_OPERATING STATE)
128 SCHEDENABLE (CC_CONFIGURATION #38)
256 SETBACK (CC_ CONFIGURATION #40)
512 RUNHOLD (CC_CONFIGURATION #39)
1024 DISPLAYLOCK (CC_CONFIGURATION #24)
8192 BATTERY 6 (CC_BATTERY)
16384 MECH STATUS (CC_CONFIGURATION # 21)
32768 SCP STATUS (CC_CONFIGURATION # 22)

Parameter 24: Display Lock

Sets locking and unlocking of control of the display screen.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 Unlocked
1 Locked

Parameter 26: Backlight Timer

Sets the time the thermostat backlight will go out after no button presses to conserve battery power.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 20

Setting Description
10 - 30 Seconds

Parameter 3: Change Over Type

Sets change over type. Change over with cool or change over with heat.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 CO w/Cool
1 CO w/Heat

Parameter 33: Max Heat Setpoint

Sets the maximum heating setpoint value.Will not ramp or accept setpoints higher than this maximum. 30F - 109F
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 90

Setting Description
30 - 109 Degrees

Parameter 34: Min Cool Setpoint

Sets the minimum cooling setpoint value. 33F - 112F
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 60

Setting Description
33 - 112 Degrees

Parameter 38: Schedule Enable

Enables or disables the use of schedules.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
1 Enabled
0 Disabled

Parameter 39: Run/Hold Mode

Sets hold and run functionality. Hold locks the current temperature indefinitely. Run resumes the preprogrammed schedule.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 Hold
1 Run

Parameter 4: 2nd Stage Heat Enable

Enables or disables the second stage heat operation.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 Disabled
1 Enabled

Parameter 40: Setback Mode

Enables setback or Un-Occupied mode. Temperature setback reduces how often the heating or cooling system operates by allowing the temperature in a home to drift to a lower (heating mode) or higher (cooling mode) temperature.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 No Setback
2 Un-Occupied Mode

Parameter 41: Un-Occupied HSP

Sets thermostat heating setpoint temperature when un-occupied. 30F - 109F
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 62

Setting Description
30 - 109 Degrees

Parameter 42: Un-Occupied HSP

Sets thermostat cooling setpoint temperature when un-occupied. 33F - 112F
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 80

Setting Description
33 - 112 Degrees

Parameter 43: Remote Sensor 1 Node Number

Sets remote sensor 1 node number. 0=disabled.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 - 252 node number

Parameter 46: Remote Sensor 1 Temperature

Displays remote sensor 1 Temperature.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 N/A

Parameter 48: Internal Sensor Temp Offset

Sets Internal Sensor Temp Offset. -7 to 7
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
-7 - 7 Degrees

Parameter 49: R1 Sensor Temp Off set

Sets R1 Sensor Temp Offset. -7 to 7 degrees
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
-7 - 7 Degrees

Parameter 5: Aux Heat Enable

Enables or disables aux heat operation.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 1

Setting Description
0 Disabled
1 Enabled

Parameter 52: Filter Timer (hours)

Sets Filter Timer (hours). 0 to 4000
Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 - 4000 Hours

Parameter 53: Filter Timer Max (hrs)

Sets Filter Timer Max (hrs). 0 to 4000.
Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 300

Setting Description
0 - 4000 Hours

Parameter 54: Heat Timer (hours)

Sets Heat Timer (hours). 0 to 4000.
Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 - 4000 Hours

Parameter 55: Cool Timer (hours)

Sets Cool Timer (hours). 0 to 4000.
Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 - 4000 Hours

Parameter 6: 2nd Stage Cool Enable

Enables or disables the second stage cool operation.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 Disabled
1 Enabled

Parameter 61: Fan Purge Heat

Sets Fan Purge Heat. Sets the system blower delay off time after a heat call ends (fan purge). 0 to 90 Seconds.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 - 90 Seconds

Parameter 62: Fan Purge Cool

Sets Fan Purge Cool. Sets the system blower delay off time after a cool call ends (fan purge). 0 to 90 Seconds
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 - 90 Seconds

Parameter 7: C/F Type

Enables changing from Centigrade to Fahrenheit or vice versa.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 1

Setting Description
0 Centigrade
1 Fahrenheit

Parameter 8: MOT

Sets the Minimum Off Time (MOT) delay before another heating/cooling cycle can begin. Provides compressor short cycle protection. Wait is displayed on screen when active.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 5

Setting Description
5 - 9 Minutes

Parameter 9: MRT

Sets the Minimum Run Time (MRT) delay before a heating/cooling cycle can turn off. Sets heating/cooling cycle time. Prevents rapid on/off cycling.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 3

Setting Description
3 - 9 Minutes

Technical Data

Hardware Platform ZM5202
Device Type Thermostat - HVAC
Network Operation Listening Sleeping Slave
Firmware Version HW: 1 FW: 1.00:02.06
Z-Wave Version 6.51.06
Certification ID ZC10-17055590
Z-Wave Product Id 0x014F.0x5442.0x5436
Color White
Thermostat Modes AutoAuxiliary/Emergency HeatCoolFan OnlyHeat
Thermostat HVAC Systems Supported Cool OnlyHeat OnlyHeat PumpMulti Stage
Thermostat Power Source BatteryPower Stealing (hard-wired 24V)
Frequency XXfrequency
Maximum transmission power XXantenna

Supported Command Classes

  • Association Grp Info
  • Association V2
  • Basic
  • Battery
  • Clock
  • Configuration
  • Device Reset Locally
  • Firmware Update Md V2
  • Manufacturer Specific
  • Multi Cmd
  • Powerlevel
  • Scene Activation
  • Scene Actuator Conf
  • Sensor Multilevel
  • Thermostat Fan Mode
  • Thermostat Fan State
  • Thermostat Mode
  • Thermostat Operating State
  • Thermostat Setpoint V2
  • Version V2
  • Zwaveplus Info V2
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Controlled Command Classes

  • Basic
    •

Explanation of Z-Wave specific terms

  • Controller — is a Z-Wave device with capabilities to manage the network. Controllers are typically Gateways,Remote Controls or battery operated wall controllers.
  • Slave — is a Z-Wave device without capabilities to manage the network. Slaves can be sensors, actuators and even remote controls.
  • Primary Controller — is the central organizer of the network. It must be a controller. There can be only one primary controller in a Z-Wave network.
  • Inclusion — is the process of adding new Z-Wave devices into a network.
  • Exclusion — is the process of removing Z-Wave devices from the network.
  • Association — is a control relationship between a controlling device and a controlled device.
  • Wakeup Notification — is a special wireless message issued by a Z-Wave device to announces that is able to communicate.
  • Node Information Frame — is a special wireless message issued by a Z-Wave device to announce its capabilities and functions.